Sport / Viking pony show proves popular as ever in Cunningsburgh
THE ANNUAL Viking Shetland pony show was held for the 34th time on Saturday and Sunday, at the Cunningsburgh Show field.
The Helen Thomson memorial fun day was held on the Saturday with in-hand and performance classes held on the Sunday.
There was a great turnout of exhibitors from the length and breadth of Shetland and the Pony Breeders of Shetland Association would like to thank their judges who travelled from across the UK to officiate.
Aimee Budge, one of Helen Thomson’s students in the past, judged the classes on the fun day. Susan Dunnet from Caithness judged the standard pony ring, Jem Roberts from Unst judged the small pony ring and Tony Bell from Northern Ireland judged the performance pony ring.
Competition was fierce across the weekend with record entries on the fun day.
The organisers said the show could not have happened without the help and support from fabulous stewards and helpers Abigail Robertson, Ayla Leask, Ailidh Risk, Melanie Henderson, Susan Goodlad, Leighton Anderson, Katrena Anderson, Gemma Irvine and Helen Dickson.
They also gave a huge thank you to Harbro for itssponsorship and also to the ring sponsors Cee & Jays/InterSport, A Jarmson (Shetland) Ltd and ICare Shetland and the numerous class sponsors.
A final thanks was given to all competitors who attended across the two days, Kevin Jones for attending on both days to take photos and finally to the Cunningsburgh and District Agricultural Society for the use of their show field.
You can message Viking Shetland Pony Show on Facebook or email admin@shetlandponybreeders.com for full results.
Select show results:
Saturday 16th August (Fun Day)
Lead rein points champion – Libby Sandison and Filska Cossack.
Novice points champion – Freya Polson and Hollydell Rannoch.
Open points champion – Eilith Gunn and Filska Cossack.
Sunday 17th August
Standard Ponies
Reserve junior champion: Bigton Inca – Budge family.
Junior champion: Robin’s Brae Domino – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Reserve senior champion: Merkisayre Dream Come True – Merkisayre Stud.
Senior champion: Bigton Aurora – Budge family.
Reserve overall ring champion: Bigton Aurora – Budge family.
Overall ring champion: Robin’s Brae Domino – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Small Ponies
Reserve junior champion: Robin’s Brae Fireball – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Junior champion: Gue Zola – Gue Stud.
Reserve senior champion: Robin’s Brae Quartz – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Senior champion: Breckenlea Guardsman – Amanda Slater.
Reserve overall ring champion: Robin’s Brae Quartz – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Overall ring champion: Breckenlea Guardsman – Amanda Slater.
Performance Ponies
Overall performance ring champion: Clumlie Water Lily and Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Reserve overall performance ring champion: Grutness Flaxin and Ruby Polson.
Ridden champion: Grutness Flaxin and Ruby Polson.
Reserve ridden: Klingrahoull Gypsy and Tamar Tait.
Best young handler – Heidi Dickie with Buxted End of an Era.
Overall Winners
Championship reserve supreme champion: Robins’s Brae Domino – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.Supreme champion: Clumlie Water Lily – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Best foal: Filska Magique – Sheena Anderson.
Best coloured pony: Clumlie Water Lily – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Best black pony: Bigton Aurora – Budge family.
Best island bred pony: Clumlie Water Lily – Robin’s Brae and Clumlie Studs.
Best gelding – Hollydell Rannoch and Redsand Stud.
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